What is the origin of this religion? When/How/Why did it start? The seventh-day adventist is the largest of several Adventist groups which arose in the Millerite movement in the 1840's in New York. The Millerite movement was lead by William Miller who believed that Jesus would return on the 22nd of October 1844. However when he did not return, many followers disbanded Miller, yet some stayed faithful after they thought that he's calculations were correct even though Jesus never came back. Followers of this religion still believe that Jesus will return, although are yet to set another date of when it could happen. What are the main rituals or practices of this religion? Adventists practice the ritual of baptism by immersion, as a public expression of a person's choice to join the Seventh-day Adventist Church and to follow God's teaching as interpreted by that church. What are the main texts associated with this religion? The bible. How many people follow this religion in Australia and the World? 16 milion people follow this religion and an addtional 15,813 thousand ministers in the world. How can you be a good/devout follower of this religion? You can abide by their rules. What rewards and punishments are associated with the faith? You will go to heaven if you stick by the laws of adventism and if not you shall die a painfull death and go to hell. List any important places Are there any important symbols associated with this religion? What are they? Home of adventist there top church.
The seventh-day adventist is the largest of several Adventist groups which arose in the Millerite movement in the 1840's in New York. The Millerite movement was lead by William Miller who believed that Jesus would return on the 22nd of October 1844. However when he did not return, many followers disbanded Miller, yet some stayed faithful after they thought that he's calculations were correct even though Jesus never came back. Followers of this religion still believe that Jesus will return, although are yet to set another date of when it could happen.
What are the main rituals or practices of this religion?
Adventists practice the ritual of baptism by immersion, as a public expression of a person's choice to join the Seventh-day Adventist Church and to follow God's teaching as interpreted by that church.
What are the main texts associated with this religion?
The bible.
How many people follow this religion in Australia and the World?
16 milion people follow this religion and an addtional 15,813 thousand ministers in the world.
How can you be a good/devout follower of this religion?
You can abide by their rules.
What rewards and punishments are associated with the faith?
You will go to heaven if you stick by the laws of adventism and if not you shall die a painfull death and go to hell.
List any important places Are there any important symbols associated with this religion? What are they?
Home of adventist there top church.